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Ethanol sclerotherapy for symptomatic simple renal cysts
T A el-Diasty1, A A Shokeir, H A Tawfeek
1Urology & Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Egypt.
Journal of Endourology
|June 1, 1995
Summary
Ethanol sclerotherapy effectively treated symptomatic simple renal cysts in a study. This minimally invasive procedure led to cyst resolution and symptom disappearance with no recurrences during follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Symptomatic simple renal cysts can cause discomfort and require effective treatment.
- Percutaneous aspiration and ethanol injection offer a minimally invasive therapeutic option.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous ethanol sclerotherapy for symptomatic simple renal cysts.
- To assess long-term outcomes, including recurrence rates and complications.
Main Methods:
- Twenty-eight patients with 30 symptomatic simple renal cysts underwent percutaneous aspiration followed by 95% ethanol injection.
- Patients were followed for a mean period of 19 months (range 14-40 months).
Main Results:
- Complete cyst resolution and symptom disappearance were observed in all patients within 1 month post-treatment.
- Complete resolution occurred in 83% of cysts, with partial resolution in 17%.
- No major complications were reported; minor events included transient hematuria and low-grade fever.
Conclusions:
- Percutaneous ethanol sclerotherapy is a safe, effective, and cost-effective treatment for symptomatic simple renal cysts.
- The procedure demonstrates high success rates with minimal complications and no recurrence observed.
- Ethanol sclerotherapy is recommended for managing symptomatic simple renal cysts.